Your Weekly Chamber News Week of 6/30/2020

Seeds to Grow A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom. -Bob Dylan Lynn Snodgrass | CEO

Welcome New Member Accuprint Thank You Renewing Member Gresham Family Chiropractic Brainjar Media Valucentric LLC Albertina Kerr Employment Services MPG Marketing & Mailing Services Edward Jones/Jared Tjaden, Financial Advisor SBRG, Inc. Advantis Credit Union 

Chamber in Pictures

Pleas and Thank You (Please and Thank You) There is ALWAYS enough time even in a busy day to say THANK YOU. Chamber members sent personal stories and comments to Chair Kafoury and Commissioner Stegmann a week or so ago.  Drop a quick note of thanks to them for their efforts. Deborah Kafoury: deborah.kafoury@multco.us  Lori Stegmann: lori.stegmann@multco.us

The DEADLINE is EXTENDED to reserve an ad or upgrade your business listing to bold or red bold.  New date:July 6 th .  Pamplin Media Group does a great job with our Business Directory each year. Call Chris today at 971-204-7886.

Thank you, Feather Your Nest Quilt Shop, for bringing this to our attention. While face masks may be controversial in some circles, there is no “official” exemption from wearing them. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is warning against fraudulent cards or flyers that are being used to claim immunity from face mask mandates.

Business and Leaders Event Work Ready Program and Education July 23rd at 11:45 am  Speakers include: Asha Aiello, Work Ready Aaron Bouchane of Associated General Contractors Stacy Lewallen of Lease Crutcher Lewis Sponsored by

No AM this Friday, July 3rd. Chamber Office Closed. Happy Independence Day!

Members, Don’t forget the state mandated increase effective this week: MINIMUM WAGE - INCREASES JULY 1, 2020 The new rates are:  $11.50 per hour in non-urban areas $12.00 per hour in standard counties $13.25 per hour in the Portland metro area

Member Tips, Tools, & Press Releases

Smart Labs Now Did You Know? Did you know approximately $47 Billion is spent annually by the US government in the war on drugs? Center for the Arts Foundation Press Release: MUSIC MONDAYS is Happening! Virtual Monday concerts will be coming via LIVE Broadcast on each Monday in July and August, at 7 pm, in a collaboration with MetroEast Community Media. Center for the Arts Foundation is pleased to find an opportunity to share exciting music and performances starting July 6th, 7 to 8 pm. Read the full press release here.

Travel Oregon

CRATER LAKE From high atop the rim of Crater Lake, you can see what a wonder the world really is. A hike down to the water reveals new wonders. The water is so blue, so deep, it’s no surprise it’s the deepest lake in America, and one of the deepest on earth. That’s why it’s one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon. Read More Here.

Friday AM Meetings "You at 8:22"

July 10, 2020 The Bold Orange On Zoom July 17, 2020 Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church On Zoom July 24, 2020 Brainjar Media On Zoom

AVAILABLE ONLINE! Member Event Calendar Need to promote your special day, event, fundraiser, classes, meetings, and more? Get value by listing your events with the Chamber by logging into your member portal at the top of greshamchamber.org. Once logged in, navigate to events. Having trouble? Just email gacc@greshamchamber.org. Click here for a complete list of Member Events. To post a tip, email the details to gacc@greshamchamber.org . Please remember to keep it to 40 words or less.

Member Job Openings List Your Job Openings With The Chamber  One of the free benefits of membership is the ability to post job openings on the Chamber's website. To post a job opening, just log into your member portal (at the top of greshamchamber.org) and navigate to jobs. Need help? Just email gacc@greshamchamber.org. Click Here for a list of current job openings.

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